Of Crows and Crossroads

When There Was Colton is a haunting and emotionally charged novel that blurs the line between memoir and fiction. Set in a small Missouri town, Zerynity Willows tells the story of a young mother trying to protect her children and reclaim her power amid a storm of generational trauma, manipulation, and domestic violence. Caught between a mother who weaponizes religion and a man whose charm masks something much darker, Zerynity struggles to survive in a world where every safe place becomes a battlefield. But she is not just a survivor-she is a witch, a warrior, and a woman chosen by the Morrígan, Celtic goddess of sovereignty and war. As her mundane life spirals into something more mythic and dangerous, Zerynity must find the strength to become her own salvation. Perfect for fans of A Child Called It, Educated, and My Dark Vanessa, this book speaks to anyone who has endured the unthinkable-and risen anyway. Trigger warnings: abuse, sexual assault, religious trauma, substance use, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation. This is not a story of pity-it is a story of power.

When Aslyn's abusive ex, Colton, finally leaves, she expects the chaos to end. But his departure only ushers in a new kind of terror. Poisoned and caught in a web of lies spun by Colton and her manipulative housemates, Aslyn finds herself fighting for her home, her sanity, and her very life.Aslyn navigates a treacherous landscape of betrayal and gaslighting, from mysterious illnesses and stolen possessions to fabricated accusations and dangerous mind games. With her loyal, protective partner Jake by her side, she begins to reclaim her space, meticulously exposing the truth behind every whisper and broken promise. But as she fights to survive the daily onslaught of sabotage and deceit, a deeper, more chilling reality emerges: the people closest to her are capable of unthinkable violence, and the ghosts of the past are far from buried.From Molotov cocktails and hidden firearms to a shocking journal entry that hints at a daughter's tragic death, Aslyn must confront the terrifying truth about Colton and the escalating threats from within her own home. As danger closes in and loyalty proves to be a fragile thing, Aslyn must find the strength to stand tall against the storm.Of Smoke And Mirrors is a raw, unflinching journey of survival, reckoning, and reclaiming power in the face of unimaginable betrayal. Can one woman forge a new path from the wreckage, or will she be consumed by the fire others lit?